Healthcare Scientist Practitioner

We are welcoming applications for an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a well motivated and enthusiastic Highly Specialised Healthcare Scientist/Practitioner in the Department of Clinical Engineering and Measurement at the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.


The purpose of this post is to support the Principal Clinical Scientist to apply engineering and scientific principles and knowledge to facilitate the effective operation of high quality Clinical Measurement services, in a range of areas across the Trust.


Services include providing physiological measurements of evoked potentials and sweat tests. As well as leading the technical and operational delivery of the blood gas measurement service, quality assurance, and supporting device training and calibration procedures across a number of device types.


This post also comes with management and business-related tasks to assist with the running of the Clinical Measurement Group and deliver services to other clinical staff and patients. They will also be involved in teaching and service development.
The post holder will be a member of an experienced team of practitioners who work collaberatively and independently to ensure high quality and safe patient care is delivered at all times. They will need to have a flexible approach to work and a high level of drive and ambition to help achieve organisational goals. Plan, perform and interpret multimodal evoked potential monitoring during spinal surgery.


- Perform routine maintenance of ABL90 blood gas analysers across the OUH Trust, rectify complex faults and ensure quality assurance standards are met.


- There will be opportunities for further training and development in the field of Clinical Science.


The Clinical Engineering and Measurement Group is involved in the support of all 48 blood gas analysers and approximately 55,000 other pieces of medical equipment across all OUH sites.
Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.


The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury.


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Clinical and Scientific

Analyse data for the development of effective strategies for the management of medical devices
Intra-operative monitoring
To plan, perform and interpret multimodal evoked potential monitoring during spinal surgery to a high level of competence. Full responsibility is taken for interpreting the signals and for warning the surgeon of possible damage to the spinal cord.
To work with the Principal Clinical Scientist and neurophysiology teams to introduce newer intra-operative monitoring techniques, to improve patient outcomes.
To assist and supervise Clinical Measurement Staff while training in and undertaking intra-operative monitoring, providing advice and guidance as required.
Assist in the development and evaluation of relevant protocols, guidelines and policies based on current evidence/research and facilitate/support other staff to do the same.
Assist the development, implementation and updating of standard operating procedures and guidelines for intra-operative monitoring within the department, to support the delivery of an effective service.

Blood gas analysis
To regularly train small groups of medical and nursing staff on the correct and safe use of blood gas analysers including sample handling.
To perform routine quality control and performance checks on patient applied equipment throughout the Oxford Hospitals and especially in Critical Care areas.
Assist in the provision of scientific, engineering and technical input to a number of departmental and Trust committees related to medical device management and point of care testing, writing reports or attending, when required.
Assist in the production of policies and procedures to promote good practice in medical devices management throughout the OUH Foundation Trust.
To manage projects as directed by the Head or Deputy Head of Clinical Engineering.
To participate in the development and maintenance of the Quality Management System and promote the adherence to it.
Teaching, Training and Research
Identify appropriate R& D activity areas, both at a local and national (NHS) level. Identify and initiate projects within these areas under guidance.
Present original work at local, national and international meetings and conferences, and in publications. To participate in the training and supervision of healthcare scientists working in Clinical Measurement.
To deliver and lead training on equipment and protocols to nursing, medical, technical and scientific staff in an understandable way.
Keep abreast of the latest technical and scientific developments and their applications in medical and associated fields.
Enrol in Continuing Professional Development programmes in order that registration as a Clinical Scientist (statutory) or Technologist (voluntary) is maintained. Ensure all activities are carried out within a Quality framework, and meet regulatory requirements
Ensure compliance with the policies and procedures in the areas of work for which the post holder caries responsibility. Occasionally lift moderately heavy, cumbersome equipment for several short periods during a shift.
The post holder will be required to work in operating theatres and intensive care units making measurements on critically ill patients.
When working in other departments, the post holder will liaise with local heads of department, medical consultants, superintendents and nursing staff, adhering to local policies and practices.
Work the hours necessary for the proper and efficient performance of the work, within the flexible working system set up in the department. To take part in the departmental out of hours on-call rota.
Be flexible and willing to assist all areas within Clinical Measurement, for example at times of sickness or increased workload.
Perform other appropriate duties which may be required from time to time by the Principal Clinical Scientist, Head of Clinical Engineering or Director of Medical Physics and Clinical Engineering.
Risk Management


The management of risk is the responsibility of everyone and will be achieved within a progressive, honest and open environment.


Staff will be provided with the necessary education, training and support to enable them to meet this responsibility.


Major Incident Policy
Fire Policy
and should make themselves familiar with the local response plan and their role within that response.


Responsibilities for Health and Safety


The post holder is responsible for ensuring that all duties and responsibilities of this post are carried out in compliance with the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974, Statutory Regulations and Trust Policies and Procedures. This will be supported by the provision of training and specialist advice where required.


All staff, both clinical and non-clinical, are required to adhere to the Trusts Infection Prevention and Control Policies and make every effort to maintain high standards of infection control at all times thereby reducing the burden of Healthcare Associated Infections including MRSA.


Staff members have a duty to attend mandatory infection control training provided for them by the Trust.
Staff members who develop an infection (other than common colds and illness) that may be transmittable to patients have a duty to contact Occupational Health.

Child Protection


The post holder will endeavour at all times to uphold the rights of children and young people in accordance with the UN Convention Rights of the Child.


Safeguarding Children and Vulnerable Adults


The Trust is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults throughout the organisation. All staff must complete annual information governance training. If you have a Trust email account this can be completed on-line, otherwise you must attend a classroom session. Data Quality


Data quality is a vital element of every member of staffs job role. Oxford University Hospitals recognises the importance of information in the provision of patient care and in reporting on its performance. Data quality is therefore crucial in ensuring complete, timely and accurate information is available in support of patient care, clinical governance, performance management, service planning, and financial and resource planning and performance.


All staff should ensure that they have read and understood the Trusts Data Quality Policy.
Highly developed specialist knowledge, underpinned by theoretical knowledge and relevant practical experience, in Clinical Engineering and/or physiological sciences for a broad range of equipment and procedures.
Evidence of continuing professional development.


Thorough understanding of patient and staff risks arising fro Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.